Round trip 9 hours, totally worth it! The autumn in Songpinggou is legendary

G! No one told me for so many years that the autumn in Songpinggou is so insanely beautiful!!! The mountains are covered with layers of red leaves 🍂 My eyes and phone storage were overwhelmed by the beauty 🥹 If I hadn’t come on time, I almost missed it! ⏳ One-day group tour timeline: 7:20 🚌 Depart from Chengdu on time 12:30 Arrive at Songpinggou (delayed a bit by traffic) 12:45 🚍 Take the sightseeing bus straight to the mountaintop Changhaizi 16:30 📍 Take the bus from Mohai back to the scenic area entrance 17:00 🚗 Head back to Chengdu 21:00 Perfect end to the trip ✨ 💡 Practical tips: 🍁 Red leaves status: Upper layer red leaves have fallen 30%, middle and lower layers are vividly red! Let’s go, sisters~ 🚶♀️ Route: Sightseeing bus to Changhaizi → hike down to Mohai! Saves time and effort 👗 Outfit tips: Bright colors + hat for great photos! It’s windy on the mountain, remember to bring a jacket 🍔 Food recommendation: Bring snacks to tide you over ~ Barbecue at the scenic area entrance is a bit pricey but satisfying 😋 🚦 Transportation TIPS: 🚗 Self-driving: The most flexible choice! You control the time 🚌 Group tour: Worry-free and easy, good for lazy people/solo travelers 🚄 High-speed train + taxi: Chengdu → Maoxian Station + taxi into the valley, super flexible 📍 Scenic spot info: Songpinggou Scenic Area 📍 Address: Maoxian, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province 🎫 Ticket: 70 RMB 🚌 Sightseeing bus: 70 RMB 🕒 Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 📸 Best photo time: Sunny days from 11 AM to 3 PM ⚠️ Important reminders: • The whole hike is downhill, sports shoes are a must! • Last sightseeing bus at 17:00, don’t miss it • Check the weather forecast in advance, sunny days are perfect for photos • You can bring a small tripod for selfies 🤳